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Petroleum Service Corporation
Experienced Locomotive Mechanic
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What they do
A Train Rail Service Worker repairs and maintains equipment that is part of a railroad system, including gate crossings, track switches and signals.
$65,698 / year median in Louisiana
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Experienced Locomotive Mechanic Petroleum Service Corporation 25 USD-40 USD medical insurance, sick time, 401(k) United States, Louisiana, Baton Rouge Aug 30, 2026 Locomotive Mechanic PSC Group is hiring for our Locomotive Repair team! If you have experience with diesel engines or electrical systems, this could be the right fit for you. We offer on-the-job training, certifications, competitive pay, and great benefits. This full-time role involves inspecting, repairing, and replacing locomotive components to keep operations running safely and smoothly. Join PSC and build a stable, long-term career!
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Safely and efficiently maintain locomotives to FRA standards
- Utilize EMD locomotive systems
- Ability to use and maintain electronic work order/maintenance tracking system
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment and log pertinent information
- Assist operations personnel as needed with locomotive issues
- Troubleshoot and repair locomotive mechanical/electrical issues
- Ability to diagnose problems in a timely manner and determine if it can be fixed with internal resources or referred to a third party provider with special skills and/or equipment
- Must be familiar with and comfortable working around high voltage and rotating equipment
- Completes any other duties that may be assigned to complete the job
Job Qualifications:
- Proven trouble shooting skills for mechanical and electrical systems is required
- Knowledge of EMD locomotives is preferred
- Knowledge of Dash 2 and Dash 3 control systems and event recorders is preferred
- May require a valid Driver's License and / or a valid TWIC card, depending on work location
- 18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.S.
- Pass a drug screen, physical, and background check
- Wear all required PPE without restriction and pass any required medical exams
- Speak, write, read fluent English
- Regular on-site attendance and punctuality is required
- Previous military experience and proven ability to follow procedures is a plus